Introduction to Digital Technologies II
Full course description
This course builds on ‘Introduction to Digital Technologies I’ (DSO1503), and extends its perspective to include the basics of computer-networking. In this course, we will explore the fundamentals and historical development of computer networking. The main aim of this course is to provide you with perspectives on how networking works and the inter-relationships between technological and economic changes on the one hand, and social changes and changes in society on the other. We will start by reflecting on key computer networking oncepts, move to reviewing the development of the internet and World Wide Web. You will learn about the different Web generations, social media and social networking, crowdsourcing, cyber security and cyber-attacks.
Course objectives
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of computer networks and the different components within them;
- Break down and illustrate the seven OSI model layers and the four TCP/IP model layers;
- Summarize the historical development and usage of computer networking and the World Wide Web;
- Classify different generations of the Web, social media and crowdsourcing, and the different types of user-generated content;
- Describe the main concepts and issues in network security, the risks and different types of cyberattacks.
Prerequisites
We strongly recommend that you have successfully completed DSO1503 Introduction to Digital Technologies 1 before starting this course. We will be building on material covered in DSO1503.
Recommended reading
Ryan, J. (2010). A history of the internet and the digital future. London, UK: Reaktion Books.